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Windermere is an independent community service organisation, working across south eastern Melbourne and Gippsland, to help those who need it most. Helping families experiencing family violence plus substance abuse or mental health issues to re-establish themselves and function as a family unit again.
Key features include; Holistic family based program, Support with understanding the impact of family violence including safety planning, counselling, family therapy and group work, Support with management of drug and alcohol related concerns and mental health and Identification of needs and resources.
Key features include; Holistic family based program, Support with understanding the impact of family violence including safety planning, counselling, family therapy and group work, Support with management of drug and alcohol related concerns and mental health and Identification of needs and resources.
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Location
48 Webb Street Narre Warren, VIC 3805
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Referal type varies depending on the service. For more information call the intake team or refer to https://www.windermere.org.au/refer
Eligibility requirement
Eligibility varies depending on the service for more information call the intake team. Families who have or are experiencing family violence in addition to substance abuse and/or mental health issues. Families must live in Cardinia Shire Region, have children under 12 and have/are experiencing family violence in addition to substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
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Windermere is an independent community service organisation, working across south eastern Melbourne and Gippsland, to help those who need it most. Helping families experiencing family violence plus substance abuse or mental health issues to re-establish themselves and function as a family unit again.
Key features include; Holistic family based program, Support with understanding the impact of family violence including safety planning, counselling, family therapy and group work, Support with management of drug and alcohol related concerns and mental health and Identification of needs and resources.
Key features include; Holistic family based program, Support with understanding the impact of family violence including safety planning, counselling, family therapy and group work, Support with management of drug and alcohol related concerns and mental health and Identification of needs and resources.
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Wayss Family Violence specialists can assist with access to crisis accommodation, information on future housing options, information and support, safety planning, advocacy, and referral to services, including counselling, housing, material aid, health, legal and court support.
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Family Violence Support Services 1800 015 188 OR use contact form https://www.wayss.org.au/contact/
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Dandenong and Berwick (Berwick office temporarily closed)
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Self referral or agency via telephone
Eligibility requirement
Women and children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to domestic / family violence
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Aboriginal Housing Victoria is a provider and advocacy service for long-term housing. AHV do not offer emergency accommodation
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Fitzroy north
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Self Referral: If you wish to apply for AHV housing, visit https://housing.vic.gov.au/apply-social-housing to access application details, or contact your local DHHS office: https://dhhs.vic.gov.au/locations-dhhs-offices-victoria.
Eligibility requirement
Applications specific to Aboriginal Housing Victoria housing will be assessed by Victorian Housing Register (VHR) eligibility criteria in addition to the following: Confirmation of Aboriginality for at least one permanent household member
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AMIDA provides advocacy, information, referral & support and campaigning on housing and tenancy issues for people who have disabilities as well as National Insurance Disability Scheme (NDIS )appeals,. AMIDA can also support a person with a ‘Disability Royal Commission’ submission or a response to an Issues Paper.
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Melbourne
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Self Referral: Organisations encouraged to use online referral form http://www.amida.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Referring-Clients-to-AMIDA.pdf
Eligibility requirement
Individuals with a disability, homeless or at risk of homelessness
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McCormack Housing Victoria is a subsidiary of ACSO and provides safe and reliable homes to rebuild lives for ex-offenders and break the cycle of crime. They provide safe, affordable, well-maintained supported housing options to those being released from (and those at risk of entering) the criminal justice system. By providing tenants with sustainable, supportive housing, through partnerships, they assist in the delivery of ‘wrap-around’ services.
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Richmond
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Referrals via ACSO case workers only (internal referrals)
Eligibility requirement
Adults aged 18 and over who have been in contact with the Commonwealth Justice System, or are at real risk of coming into contact with the Commonwealth Justice System, are willing to engage with the service in developing a support plan and working towards the goals outlined in the plan, and resides within the state of Victoria.
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Centre for Multicultural Youth is a free & confidential service that uses a combination of outreach, one-to-one specialist case management and group work to support and empower young people. Experienced staff are available to help young people with accessing accommodation and housing support. They support settlement by empowering young people who are at risk to overcome challenges, build local community connections.
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Dandenong (03) 8594 1550; Dandenong Community Support Group: (03) 8594 1561; Casey Youth Hub: (03) 9340 3782
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Dandenong, 39a Clow Street; Dandenong Community Support Group, 199 Lonsdale Street and Casey Youth Hub, 52 Webb Street, Narre Warren
Non-standard operating hours
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 8:00pm
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Self Referral: Provides support for newly-arrived young people in accessing accommodationand housing support
Eligibility requirement
Newly arrived, ‘at risk’ young people
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Centrelink provides a range of services related to accommodation, renting and homelessness. Social workers provide short term counselling, support and can refer individuals to other services.
Community Engagement Officers help access payments and services which may be hard to access.
Centrepay is a service to pay bills and expenses as regular deductions from Centrelink payments, creating opportunities for budgeting. The Financial Information Service can help with any other money matters clients may have.
Community Engagement Officers help access payments and services which may be hard to access.
Centrepay is a service to pay bills and expenses as regular deductions from Centrelink payments, creating opportunities for budgeting. The Financial Information Service can help with any other money matters clients may have.
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Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire, Online
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Self referral via telephone
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Community Equity Housing (CEHL) is a registered Housing Association, a provider and developer of affordable housing. Our program is an alternative to private rental and home ownership. It provides long-term tenancies with co-op members being able to share activities in the management and running of their co-op, with opportunities for all members to participate , according to their capacity and ability.
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Carlton
Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Self referral via an application using Victorian Housing Register (VHR) https://www.housing.vic.gov.au/apply-social-housing using MyGov, if you don’t already have a current application with the VHR, make sure you tick the co-operative housing option in your VHR application to be considered for our Program. https://www.cehl.com.au/HowToApply
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Income and asset eligibility is tested https://www.cehl.com.au/Eligibility
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Consumer Affairs Victoria provides information and advice on a variety of areas about consumer rights as a tenant.
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Location
Melbourne
Service Areas in the South East
Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Self Referral via online query form
Eligibility requirement
information based service
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For those who are in need of emergency/crisis accommodation and specialist services who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, escaping family violence or other emergency. Call the 24 hour statewide toll free number 1800 825 955, this call will automatically be directed to the nearest available service for persons to speak with a housing and support worker.. If the call is outside business hours, it will be directed to Salvation Army Crisis Services.
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Service Areas in the South East
City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire
Referral Type
Self Referral
Eligibility requirement
For those escaping family violence, homeless or at risk of homelessness or other emergency